Projects
To learn more about the projects IPI has worked on this month please select the tabs in this section.
November 2023
Project List
Project Spotlight: SHIBA Program Effectiveness Study
Ben Larsen, Cheong Kim, Emily Pape
The Idaho Department of Insurance has partnered with IPI to conduct an analysis of the Idaho Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, research approaches to State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) in other states, and report findings for consideration by the Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) to improve the effectiveness of the SHIBA program. The project will analyze the effectiveness of four components of the SHIBA program: community partnerships, volunteer management, marketing and outreach, and operational procedures. Â
Data collection for the project was completed in November. The survey of SHIBA beneficiaries received 178 complete responses. The survey of SHIBA volunteers got 64 complete responses. IPI also conducted 21 interviews with Idaho SHIBA staff, community partners, and SHIP directors in other states. The data will be analyzed and presented as a report in December 2023.
Project Updates
HUD Eviction Protection Grant Program
Ben Larsen, Lantz McGinnis-Brown, McAllister Hall, Vanessa Fry
IPI does data management for the HUD Eviction Protection Grant Program in partnership with Idaho Legal Aid Services and other partners across Idaho, Montana, and Utah. The program provides low-income households with free eviction legal services and representation.
Month In Review
IPI Director Moderates City Club Forum
In November, City Club of Boise hosted a forum of Idaho’s largest healthcare organizations. Vanessa Fry, IPI Director and City Club board member, moderated the panel. The panel addressed the most significant health challenges facing the community identified in the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment. Partners including the St. Luke’s and Saint Alphonsus systems, United Way of Treasure Valley, and Central District Health discussed how they are now shaping their strategies for the next several years on this new and comprehensive information. Organizational leaders discussed this first-of-its-kind partnership and study and how these findings will guide the alignment of resources and needs-driven, evidenced-based solutions in the three main areas of focus the study revealed: Housing, healthcare, and mental health
IPI in the News
“Urban Land Institute puts on panel to discuss emerging real estate trends“, Boise Dev, November 15, 2023
“City Club of Boise – Forum on the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment“, Boise State Public Radio, November 17, 2023
Current Staff List
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Director
Associate Research Faculty
Vanessa Fry, Ph. D.
Vanessa Fry, Ph. D.
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Research Scholars
Cheong Kim, Ph.D.
Ben Larsen, Ph.D.
Matthew May, Ph.D.Cheong Kim, Ph.D.
Ben Larsen, Ph.D.
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Research Associates
McAllister Hall, MA
Lantz McGinnis-Brown, MPA
Emily Pape, MPPMcAllister Hall, MA
Lantz McGinnis-Brown, MPA
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Management Assistant
Valerie Hayes
Valerie Hayes
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Research Administrator
Britney Whiting-Looze
Britney Whiting-Looze
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Graduate Research Assistant
Elijah Kuisachor
Elijah Kuisachor
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Intern
Patty Chelini
Patty Chelini
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Work-Study
Eliza Chaffin
Eliza Chaffin